Straw's Bridge to Shipley Gate

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Overview

This circular walk starts from the scenic Straw's Bridge Nature Reserve, also known as Swan Lake. The nature reserve has three lakes and there is plenty of wildlife to see throughout the year. We follow the Nutbrook Trail to Shipley County Park, where toilets and refreshments are available, before returning via the Erewash canal.

Sunday, 16 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Packed lunch recommended. Cafe stop at Shipley Country Park.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 45215 41369
Nearest postcode:: DE7 5FD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Follow the A609 to Ilkeston, and then for about a further mile. Straw's Bridge car park can be found on the right-hand side of the road.

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